What seedlings to start in January in Zones 5 and 6 - January Garden Planting Guide

What seedlings to start in January in Zones 5 and 6
This video is the first in a series of videos I'm filming about what to plant in January for your backyard garden. This video focuses on those of you that live in Zones 5 and 6. Learn what seedlings you can plant indoors in January so that they can be ready to plant out in your garden in 6 to 8 weeks.
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[@Raul28153]

You and Growfully with Jenna may be the only youtube gardeners who state your hardiness Ag zone.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I'm glad you like that. I try to keep my advice general, but sometimes it really helps to know where I'm at garden zone wise.

[@maryellenrose1764]

Parsley, chives, and celery.

[@palephoenix4194]

I'm in zone 5b and always start my peppers by the end of January. This year I'm trying to overwinter jalapenos in my basement. So far so good. If they survive, I'll make sure to keep 'em far away from my bell peppers so they don't cross-pollinate again.

[@johndeere-yk6db]

I live in zone 4b. I have always have started my onions in mid january.

[@lisal8529]

You can add cilantro. It is just as frost tolerant as parsley if not more

[@nicolegardens1049]

This is perfect! Thank you so much, exactly what I needed.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You are very welcome! I hope you have a great garden in 2020!!

[@Thankful_.]

It’s that time of year again!! Yay! I shared a few videos on my YT channel last year. Due to the success I had w the few things I winter sewed, I’m going to expand and plant more this year, here in in zone 6. 👏🏽🌱 Thanks for your informative video. Much appreciated.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Happy new year!!

[@GardeningWithSkinnyBoyRandy]

Thank you! Looking forward to the Zone 7 video, Richmond VA here. Will be following. I have joined your channel as well.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

The Zone 7/8 video is up! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3fbi6yIaZmNjtk

[@ShellyLove-ui1bv]

Thank you so much

[@christineb4179]

so helpful thank you

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Kelleena1on1]

Thank u so much for video

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You are very welcome!

[@georgewilson2575]

I am in Zone 5b and there is no chance I can plant anything out at all in March, or generally April either. The ground is typically frozen solid for about a foot and a half that time of the year. And/or covered in snow. I can't reliably work the ground at all until early May, and then it is usually all mud. I can typically start to work the soil here and begin to plant things the same time the black flies come out, around Mother's Day.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

We are Zone 6 but a lot the same. Everything that we plant in January will go out in our Cold frames in March. The frames keep the ground from freezing.

[@georgewilson2575]

The only place on my farm that doesn't freeze deep is where the spring is. That stays open, otherwise the ground freezes on me here. Heck, this year my pond froze late and it has been frozen over since November ninth. A couple of years ago it was frozen over by October 15th :( Now, when I lived in northern NJ in zone 6 planting out in March was not a problem. I could usually work my soil in late February, or very early March and if it was a warm year I could have tomatoes in the ground by the end of April. Up here I don't dare put tomatoes out until the first week of June, and I've had my first killing frost here as early as August 19th.

[@MissChievousRN]

Im 5b too. Mom and Dad always planted on Mother's Day. Our last frost is April 29th.... but you know how that goes!!! I start onions mid- late Feb and trying sweet potatoes this year so I'm getting slips going on my window sills. Other than that, mid March is early enuf without overgrowing and losing your starts to problems....

[@palephoenix4194]

I'm also in zone 5b. I cover my garden beds with leaves, grass clippings, shredded cardboard, and plants cut at the root collar while leaving the roots intact in the ground at the end of autumn. I give the chives a thorough shake to scatter their seeds before covering them up for the winter and get some hardneck garlic into the ground as well. Then in March I clear it away and set up low hoop tunnels a couple weeks prior to sowing carrots and turnips in order to warm up the soil. I use the leaves to pack the base of those tunnels for added insulation. The only plants I even bother to put outdoors before May are marigolds. Most of the time they do fine the last week or so of April, though I'll cover them with a hoop tunnel if needed. I like to have them out a couple of weeks before the tomatoes, peppers, etc. to deter pests in advance. If you're having issues with mud, then I suggest using cover crops in late summer / early fall. Chop and drop. It's very helpful to keep your soul covered, both during the off season and in the growing seasons. Mulch that soil to keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Not to mention that it'll add nutrients back into your soil and mitigate erosion.

[@robertgibson2999]

great video let the seed games begin :)

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

That's the plan!

[@joannecordone6831]

Thank you for zone specific planting ideas. I have a program, yet I like to know the limits. I use paper pots to minimize transplant shock. I will be checking back in with you. I also start my peppers in big paper pots.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You're very welcome!

[@rebqayunan4382]

I start sowing all my vegetables last year in milk jugs of the end of February this method was excellent

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Nice! Thanks for watching

[@gardenofvegan4002]

I was searching for this exact information two days ago. I've started a few different type of tomatoes and lettuce but wasn't sure what else to start. Thank you for sharing this!

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

You are very welcome!!

[@oddopops1327]

You can also sign up for the free email notifications on the Farmers Almanac site, just punch in your zip and they will send you notifications specific to your zip code all year long, Hope this helps 😊

[@gardenofvegan4002]

@@oddopops1327 thank you 😃

[@oddopops1327]

@@gardenofvegan4002 😊

[@maryellenrose1764]

Also onions and leeks, already planted.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Nice!

[@lorie6985]

I heard that poppies like cool weather. can I start those in February?

[@lazybunnyhomestead]

Thank you so much for this info. I just moved from Arizona (9a) to Kentucky (6b). I need all the help I can get on what I can start now. Currently December 2020. New sub and will be binging on your videos.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Glad it was helpful and good luck in your new garden!

[@MissChievousRN]

Kentucky is awsum for gardening. Perfect climate between hot and cool and great soil!! Miss my ole ky home ❤

[@ashleysovilla2037]

Great video! Thank you! Do you have a recommendation for the ideal size of starter pots?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I really like 2.5 inch square pots for most plants.

[@ashleysovilla2037]

@@StoneyAcresGardening thanks!

[@taosfamily]

I have trouble with corn. I live in NW MI about 6 miles from Lake MI. Any pointers please??

[@gotigers13]

Get them Peppers going !

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

January is a little too early for peppers in Zones 5/6. I'd give it another 6 weeks.

[@rubenrubinos982]

Please Let Me Know When And What Plants In Zones 7A And 7B! TY

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Ruben, that video is coming next. It should be up in the next 45 minutes or so!! :)

[@bridgescwr6136]

I plan to start seedlings in a few weeks in zone 8B. Lettuce, kale, spinach collards and maybe early tomatoes. Can you recommend a few companion spices or herbs? Thank you for sharing you experiences.

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Herbs that you could plant this time of year would be Parsley and chives. I just published a zone 7/8 planting guide that will help you! Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3fbi6yIaZmNjtk

[@HiltTilt]

Cilantro is fairly cold hearty, delicious

[@bridgescwr6136]

@@StoneyAcresGardening thank you!

[@bridgescwr6136]

@@HiltTilt thank you, 8B here

[@awiggins7031]

How about celleriac?

[@IndianaBackyardGardener]

Have you ever done any winter sowing? I am interested in the times and dates for winter sowing...would you have any info on that method?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I do a little winter sowing in my cold frames when I have empty spots, but I'm not a pro at it so I can't really help you on that one. Sorry.

[@magnolia718]

Check out Sheryl Mann Winter Sowing on You tube or Facebook. Fantastic Videos on winter sowing in milk jugs etc I am in Michigan, zone 5b and have been following her advice for 5 years now!!

[@IndianaBackyardGardener]

@@magnolia718 yes I have been following her for years. Since before she moved out to the dessert lol

[@mabriz5364]

i'm in zone 6b in Washington State, southern stevens county. i want to try starting onions early, though it's february now but it's still cold. I do have 2 greenhouses that go unused most of the year because it gets below freezing in there until a time when it's too hot during the day. i have no heaters or fans in there. I know outside we are still getting into the teens over night. But i'd like to give growing a try anyway. Will my onion seeds germinate out in the cold weather or do i need to germinate them inside and them move them out to the greenhouse when they emerge?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

If you are still getting freezing temps in the green house then I would start them indoors. You need soil temps in the 60's or better to get the seeds to germinate.

[@jennadavis6988]

Hi! We may be neighbors! I just found this channel this year but I am also in WA southern Stevens County! How nifty!

[@marymccartney1289]

Hello, I watching from UK - Southern England. What are the equivalent areas here to zones 5 & 6?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Mary, go read this article on my website. There is a link there that has a European hardiness map that should help you.

[@BStephensonn]

I have a solarium that gets lost of light and is warm, just wondering if i still need grow lamps to start my seeds?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I feel that seedlings do best with 14 to 16 hours of light a day. This time of year you won't have that in your solarium. But you also don't need expensive grow lights. Some simple florescent or LED shop lights is all you need.

[@myhappyplacehomestead8727]

What time of the month do you want to start your seedlings?

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

I start mine about the 15th.

[@crystalneal9184]

What about carrots

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Too early for carrots outdoors and I never start carrots indoors, they don't transplant well.

[@heterodox3487]

Bok choy and tatsoi🍀

[@StoneyAcresGardening]

Yes, if you have a cold frame or hoop house to protect them, they should be fine to transplant out in March!! Good addition to the list!

[@awiggins7031]

violets?

[@232house]

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